Chocolate Caramel Pecan Bars Oct 25, 2012 19:27:40 GMT -5 Quote Select PostDeselect PostLink to PostMemberGive GiftBack to Top Post by PrisonerOfHope on Oct 25, 2012 19:27:40 GMT -5 Chocolate Caramel Pecan Bars4 one-oz. squares semi-sweet baking chocolate, or 3/4 cup chocolate chips3/4 cup butter1 1/2 cups granulated sugar2 tbs. caramel ice cream topping3 beaten eggs1/4 tsp. salt1 tsp. vanilla extract1 1/2 cup AP flour, packed1 1/2 cups chocolate chips1 1/2 cups pecansLine 9 X 13 pan with foil large enough to hang over sides and spray with Pam. Microwave the chocolate and butter for one minute; stir. If necessary, repeat every 20 seconds until melted. (Stir to make sure.) Place sugar in mixing bowl, stir in butter/chocolate mixture, and stir until well combined.Add caramel ice cream topping, and mix in thoroughly. Add eggs, stirring thoroughly; mix in salt and vanilla. Mix in flour, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring until just moistened.Put chocolate chips & pecans into the bowl of a food processor, and using and on/off motion, chop with steel blade. Mix in the chopped ingredients, and spread into prepared pan.Bake at 350 for 30 minutes; cool in pan on wire rack. When cool, refrigerate for at least an hour for ease in cutting.Dust lightly with powdered sugar.